Total-Joint-Arthroplasty-Guidebooks-2020

Managing Common Activites

Getting in and out of the Shower - Using a Tub Bench

Check with your doctor before you shower or bathe. You may want someone to help you when you get in and out of the tub or shower. Using walker, back up to appropriate height adjusted tub bench. Extend the operated leg forward, one hand on walker, one hand on bench and lower yourself down.

While sitting on bench, slide your hips to the inside of the tub. Extend operated leg and lift over tub edge.

Position yourself for a shower. Reverse the order of these steps to transfer out of the tub / shower.

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